Pushpa Gujral Science City Celebrates Earth Day

Kapurthala, April 22, 2014: Next generation Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) technologies developed by Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) has made possible mapping and metrological data analyses of high altitude snowcapped Himalayan  mountains, which was earlier very difficult and limited as it was done manually in treacherous inhospitable terrains with the use of satellites  it was still difficult to get accurate data due to multi facade terrain and pinpointing of the area.

These UAV provide geo-intelligence in the higher reaches of Himalayas with better spatial, spectral and temporal resolution. This was expressed by Sh. Jimmy Kansal, Deputy Director, SASE on the occasion of Earth Day Celebration at Science City.

On this occasion, Dr. RS Khandpur, Director General, Pushpa Gujral Science city, said that every year, April 22 is celebrated as "Earth Day" to increase public awareness about  the environment. Earth day should be used as a powerful catalyst to involve people in making a difference towards a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future. The celebration reminds us to protect the Mother Earth in every possible way. He asserted that if we all put our best foot forward to stop the rampant global warming, we can certainly have a better future.

Dr. Khandpur also informed that to create awareness among the masses about Climate Change  which is widely recognized major environmental challenge faced by our  the planet  Earth, PGSC has setup a unique Climate Change theatre in the Science City.

This 18 meter diameter theatre has been set up in a dome shaped building with the seating capacity of 125 persons. It will provide the visitors an unforgettable experience aiming to sensitize the audience about the currently debated subject of Climate Change and Global Warming. Visitors have  made aware of and have a better understanding and appreciation for the latest climate science and the issues surrounding the human role in climate change.

The theatre provides a unique experience showing videos on two screens – flat and dome shaped and illuminating the static and moving objects along with special light and sound effects, as the video displays storyline of the film.  The 25 minute film explores what a worst-case future might look like if humans do not take action on current or impending problems that could threaten civilization.

On this occasion various competitions like painting, Photography    and Science Play were organised by Science City in which  more the 300 students from different schools and colleges participated  followed by prize distribution.

Result of the Competitions: (Painting)  First prize has been achieved by Krishan Gopal Singh From DIPS Surranussi, Priyanka from Kamla Nehru Public School Phagwara got Second prize and third prize bagged to Rakshveer from Himalayan,s holyfath School Himachal.

Photography: Deepk from from Kamla Nehru Public School Phagwara clinched the first prize, second prize goes to Zaheer Alam from Mandi Hardy Ganj Public School Kapurthala and Jasdeep Singh From Anad Public School Kapurthala won third prize.

Science Play : First prize has been won by GHS Bhullana, DIPS Surranussi clinched Second prize and third prize has been received by DAV high school Kapurthala.